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MHRA Opens Inquiry Into Peptide Clinics Promoting Unverified Health Treatments

The inquiry by the MHRA follows media reports that several clinics are advertising peptide injections for benefits ranging from anti-ageing and weight loss to injury recovery and improved metabolism.

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Leeds Hospitals Secures £1.5m Investment to Accelerate AI and Cancer Research Innovation

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has secured £1.5 million in new funding to expand its research capabilities, marking a significant step forward for digital health and clinical innovation in the region.

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Expansion of Specialist Training Posts Paused as Industrial Dispute Deepens Uncertainty for Resident Doctors

Plans to expand specialist training posts for resident doctors in England have been put on hold, as the ongoing industrial dispute between the government and clinicians continues to disrupt workforce planning across the NHS.

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Torbay and South Devon Trust to Unwind Long-Standing Integrated Care Partnership Over Cost and Efficiency Concerns

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has announced plans to bring an end to its two-decade partnership with Torbay Council for the delivery of adult social care services.

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UK–US Pharma Pact Shields Exports but Sparks Fears Over Rising NHS Costs

The UK has become the first country to avoid US tariffs entirely, a move the government says will safeguard a life sciences sector worth tens of billions to the economy and protect high-skilled jobs

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The NHS Data Dividend: What the Federated Data Platform Unlocks Beyond Care

From regional coordination to research and economic productivity, connected data is beginning to reshape how the NHS functions as a national system.

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Integrated Care Boards Face Mounting Pressure to Demonstrate Impact Amid Scrutiny from NHS Leadership

Speaking in early 2026, Mackey issued a clear warning that the future credibility of ICBs depends on their ability to demonstrate measurable progress, particularly in areas such as elective recovery, urgent care and system efficiency.

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Concerns Mount Over NHS England’s New Corridor Care Definition Amid Fears of Data Manipulation

A revised definition of “corridor care” introduced by NHS England is facing mounting criticism from clinicians and policy experts, who warn it contains significant loopholes that could allow hospitals to underreport unsafe conditions in emergency departments.

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